I feel what you're saying. It is like airing dirty laundry. I think some things said should be discussed amongst members as well. But at the same time, this stuff gets out. I mean, it's out now! We can't just be like "Oh, uh, ok let's stop talking about it cuz interests are reading and they'll get the wrong idea". Um, too late. I mean, I just think that interests just need to realize that although we are in orgs, that doesn't mean we aren't human. I think that this whole pledging v. hazing v. MIP thing is a big deal. It's something that needs to be dealt with and talked about. However, interests shouldn't let these debates about it consume them or anything. They need to be focused on getting themselves together (i.e. grades, service, involvement on campus, etc, etc). And then when the times comes, THEN they can worry about it. I'm not saying they shouldn't worry about it all, but they shouldn't let pledging, hazing and MIP get to them to the point where it could stop them from not achieving their goals of becoming members of whatever sorority/fraternity they are interested in.
But I think at this point, it's too late to be like "ok let's stop talking about it" cuz peeps know the deal. And even it we greeks didn't talk about it here, interests and others would find out about it anyways. If not here on this forum, they'd hear about it elsewhere. So I guess it can be argued both ways. Either hush up or talk about it and create change about it.
peace
One mo thang: I hope that interests aren't getting the wrong idea about orgs becuz of the posts that been posted. To interests, I just wanna say that just b/c we're greek doesn't mean everything is always peaches and cream. We do go through our ups and downs every now and again. Like I said, we're still human and we have our moments too. We do our best to not let our downs get outta hand or whatever. I just wanted to add that. I hope that made sense
[This message has been edited by ZChi4Life (edited August 29, 2000).]
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